Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

Every year, many people must go to the hospital to seek medical treatment for injuries sustained in bicycle accidents. Cyclists are highly vulnerable to the actions of motorists and road conditions and might suffer life-threatening injuries due to negligence on the part of drivers or municipal agencies responsible for road construction and maintenance.

Bicycle accidents are likely to produce almost significant pain and suffering and may lead to injuries that prevent an individual from working for a prolonged period of time. A civil lawsuit against the party who caused your accident can help you to gain financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other relevant damages. Contact a Des Moines bicycle accident attorney of LaMarca Law Group, P.C., at (515) 705-0233 to speak directly with a skilled and experienced lawyer regarding your case.

Representative Factors in Bicycle Accidents

We understand that the circumstances surrounding each bicycle accident are going to be to some extent unique. However, there are a number of factors that tend to be shared among many such incidents. Representative common factors of bike accidents include:

  • Drivers merging into bikes
  • Drivers failing to stay in their own lanes
  • Driver failing to yield to bicyclists
  • Opening doors into cyclists
  • Turning in front of cyclists

Due to the tremendous risk of injury in a bicycle accident, it is important to take the proper safety precautions to avoid such accidents. Unfortunately wearing the correct gear, riding on the safe roads and paths, and keeping up with the maintenance of your bike is not always enough. Those hurt in a bicycle accident that involved the negligence of another party may be entitled to pursue legal action.

Contact Us

If a negligent motorist has caused you serious harm in a bicycle accident, we can help you to hold that party accountable. Contact the Des Moines bicycle accident attorneys of LaMarca Law Group, P.C., at (515) 705-0233 for a free consultation.

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